About this episode
Chris and Hector revisit their origin story, detailing the investigation that led to Sabu's identity and their partnership in dismantling hacking operations.
In this episode, Chris and Hector revisit their origin story, from the investigation that led to Sabu’s identity to the night the FBI showed up at his door. They walk through the arrest, the decision to cooperate, and the months spent working side by side to dismantle major hacking operations. It is a firsthand account of how one of the most infamous hackers became an informant and how that unlikely partnership shaped both of their lives. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at questions@hackerandthefed.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Tarbell, Hector Monsegur
Topics covered
- hacking
- cybersecurity
- informants
- law enforcement
- partnership
- origin story
Keywords
- hacking
- Sabu
- FBI
- informant
- cybersecurity
- origin story
- Chris Tarbell
- Hector Monsegur
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FBI, Patreon
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